Abandoned Rail Brewing Company

1220 Davenport Ave Penticton BC V2A 8V1 · Tasting Room - Food Service

2 inspections

1. MonitoringSep 28, 2026

   4 infractions

   • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
     • Observation(s): Foods in kitchen must be protected from contamination from flies. See comments in section F2.2.
   • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
     • Observation(s): Ensure all fridges/coolers have accurate (e.g. NSF certified) physical thermometers placed inside of them.
     • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
   • F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
     • Observation(s): Very high amount of flies in the food prep area. Flies appear to be a recurring issue. Operator has multiple traps installed. Operator noted that the garbage dumpster is located far from the building. Operator noted that drains are cleaned thoroughly. Ensure other equipment in the processing area is cleaned and sanitized thoroughly to eliminate food debris. - Retain a professional pest control company to assess and mitigate the issue as soon as possible. - Install more traps both sticky traps and fly lights/zappers throughout the building not just in the food prep area. - Change traps out more frequently - Use garbage can lids that are foot pedal operated for the time being so that garbage cans in the food prep area remain closed when not in immediate use - Ensure to clean garbage cans thoroughly and regularly. - Food that is not immediately being prepped must be protected from contamination from flies (e.g. pizza on pizza holder, food orders waiting to be picked up be servers., etc.). - Focus on making sure there is no food debris left on surfaces at the end of shifts. - Ensure to clean floor behind/under all equipment to eliminate food debris. Dead mouse caught in sticky trap. Ensure to change traps out frequently. BC Healthlink resource on cleaning up after rodents will be provided.
     • F2.2A The premises must be maintained to prevent harbouring (sheltering) or breeding of pests.
     • F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
     • F2.2C The premises must be maintained free of pests.
   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): Label sanitizer spray bottles.
     • F2.5D Chemicals, cleaners and other agents must be properly labelled and stored separately from food to prevent contamination.
2. MonitoringSep 18, 2024

   3 infractions

   • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
     • Observation(s): Observation: QT-10 test strips have become discolored/faded. Corrective Action: Order new QT-10 test strips to monitor the concentration of sanitizers in use.
     • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
   • F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
     • Observation(s): Observation: High amount of flies noted in kitchen. Operator has a fly light installed and sticky traps are used throughout the premises. Operator noted that the kitchen area receives a deep clean behind major kitchen equipment at least once a week. Corrective Actions: -Assess for entry ways into kitchen area (e.g. gaps around windows, doors, etc.) and ensure gaps are sealed (e.g. weather stripping) -Ensure garbage cans are cleaned and that garbage is taken out frequently during shifts -Ensure food debris inside the premises is cleaned frequently -Ensure garbage outside the facility is in secured containers/covered to prevent pest access -Ensure sticky fly traps are changed out frequently -Hire a pest control company to service the building Notes: -Ensure sticky traps are not installed directly over where food is prepared or over food contact surfaces. -Reminder to cover food not in immediate use to mitigate flies landing on the food.
     • F2.2A The premises must be maintained to prevent harbouring (sheltering) or breeding of pests.
     • F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
     • F2.2C The premises must be maintained free of pests.
   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): Observation: Wet wiping cloths were left out at room temperature. Staff noted that cloths are normally placed in sanitizer bucket. Staff noted that sanitizer solution is changed out every 2 hours. Corrected During Inspection: Staff submerged wet cloths in sanitizer solution. Note: Sanitizer solution should be changed out at least every 2 hours or sooner when the solution appears dirty/cloudy. Use your test strips to monitor the concentration of sanitizer if unsure.
     • F2.5C Wiping cloths must be maintained and stored in a sanitary manner.